Americans Abroad recap: Summer updates

With a few players already in action, we take a look at some of the big stories surrounding the elite Americans in Europe.

By Matthew Braine

Jul 29, 2013 7:24:00 PM

Boyd starts out hot

Terrence Boyd bagged a brace in Rapid Vienna’s first win of the
2013-14 campaign, scoring two second-half goals as his side
defeated Weiner Neustadt 4-0. Both of Boyd's goals on headers. The
striker was also part of the side that disappointingly got
eliminated early on in the Austrian Cup a few weeks back. Rapid
Vienna fell to third division club LASK Linz, losing 5-4 on
penalties following a 0-0 battle through regulation. Boyd converted
one of the spot kicks, but his effort was not enough to prevent the
somewhat embarrassing loss.Altidore takes field for Sunderland

Jozy Altidore nabbed an assist in his unofficial Sunderland
debut as the Black Cats defeated Tottenham in a Hong Kong preseason
affair 3-1. Brad Friedel and Clint Dempsey featured for
Tottenham.

Dempsey remains with Tottenham

Speaking of Dempsey, the Texas native’s agent, Lyle Yorks
recently refuted reports that Tottenham was interested in moving
the attacking midfielder. Obviously, if an offer come along Dempsey
could be moved but for now, he is accompanying the team during
preseason training.

Ream plays left back

Tim Ream played left back for Bolton during a 2-1 preseason loss
to Rotherdam United last week. The defender played 73 productive
minutes and should challenge for a starting spot as the season
approaches.

Gatt out for season

Molde and U.S. national team winger Josh Gatt is set to miss the
rest of the Norwegian League season after suffering a knee injury.
The winger suffered the injury on June 29 as Molde defeated
Sarpsborg 3-1, and he will miss out on the club's foray in the UEFA
Champions League qualifying rounds.